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2018 SAGEThe new medal for the 2018 Sage Reading Half Marathon has recently been unveiled. The race returns on Sunday 18thMarch 2018 with over 15,000 runners expected to cross the line and wear with pride, their shiny, new and hugely-deserved green ribbon medal.

It was another busy weekend that flashed by. Stellar performances from Eilish McColgan(handicap -2.9) winning the 10k event in 31:53 and Chris Thompson (handicap -6.5) with a half marathon in 63:03 in Doha.

If you are a member of a UK Athletics Club, resident in the UK and affiliated with your National Governing Body (NGB) - Athletics Northern Ireland, England Athletics, Scottish Athletics or Welsh Athletics, then you can enter the Rome Marathon without the need to download the medical certificate form from the website and you won't have to buy the Runcard (insurance) - saving you both time and money!

The British Athletics team placed second in the overall standings at the Great Edinburgh XCountry with notable performances coming from Emelia Gorecka (handicap -1.4), who was second in the senior women's race, and the 4x1km relay team, led home by Laura Muir (handicap -2.6 ), who retained the Stewart International Relay Cup.

Anyone wishing to get fit in the new year has until31stJanuaryto sign up for an innovative new programme,Virtual Runathon. A brilliant way to encourage beginners to get active and kick-start 2018,Virtual Runathonis a5K or 10K virtual running challengefrom professional training providers Get Event Fit.